MSci Project - PSY00045M
- Department: Psychology
- Credit value: 80 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- Notes: This is an independent study module
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
To engender
- The ability to develop an idea that is interesting and capable of being studied empirically.
- Understanding of the ethical issues involved and how to get ethical approval.
- The ability to design and carry out the study in a scientifically satisfactory manner.
- Understanding of statistical and analytic techniques and, where necessary, appropriate knowledge and and use of computer packages.
- The ability to write a report of the work to the standard needed for submission for publication.
- Ability to present the work in other ways, such as a conference poster.
Module learning outcomes
The student should be competent in
- Developing an idea that is interesting and capable of being studied empirically.
- Understanding of the ethical issues involved and how to get ethical approval.
- Designing and carrying out the study in a scientifically satisfactory manner.
- Understanding statistical and analytic techniques and, where necessary, appropriate knowledge and and use of computer packages.
- Writing a report of the work to the standard needed for submission for publication.
- Presenting the work in other ways, including a conference poster.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Coursework - extensions not feasible/practicable | 5.0 |
| Essay/coursework | 5.0 |
| Essay/coursework | 90.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Module feedback
This is one of the final assessments. Mark released with degree class.
Indicative reading
No key texts